Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The Rest of the Year

Hi All,

Here's how it breaks down:

Wednesday, 5/20 - finish notes on forces in class and quiz show on the chapter
Thursday, 5/21 - Test and Quiz packet due
Also, Hot Wheels Motion Day
Wednesday, 5/27 - Review for Final Exam
Thursday, 5/28 - In Class Final Exam and self-assessment

See the previous entry for details on the final exam.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Final Exam

As I announced in class yesterday, I will be giving a final exam in science class during the first week of June. Here is how it will work:

1. Prior to the test, you will be given a packet with blank copies of the tests and quizzes that we have taken this year. You need to use your knowledge, notes, and handouts to complete these. (You could choose to copy from your previous tests and quizzes, but you wouldn't be benefitting your learning that way).
2. I will then compile a final exam - using the same concepts - for you to complete in class using your notes and handouts. You will NOT be allowed to make use of any previous tests and quizzes (including the take home packet in #1 above), and you are not allowed to copy your tests and quizzes into your notebook. However, any concepts that have been on previous tests and quizzes that are not adequately in your notebook or folder, should be in there before your open notebook/folder final.

I will give you the packet to work on early next week.

Motion to Force

Hi All,

With quizzes on motion complete, we will move onto force. There are two things that you all need to make sure of:

1. Have your Hot Wheels car by Monday. We will be using Hot Wheels to reinforce our understanding of the motion concepts that we had a quiz on. You will also be able to use these demos to prep the 7th graders for Physics Day!

2. If you scored less than 19 points on the Motion Quiz, please have a parent sign it by Monday. I want to make sure that they are in the loop as we continue our work to improve your understanding of these concepts.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Quiz next Monday

Hi All,

Good work in class yesterday and today!
Please remember that we have a quiz on the motion chapter next Monday. If you have any questions from the assigned homework, please email me ASAP for clarification.